Costa Rica
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Updated 98-03-17
citizen of Costa Rica, however, the police is known to occationally harass gay men and transvestites. Closeted homosexuality is generally tolerated. In a recent gallup poll 70% of the people interviewed believed that homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals.
There are several gay and
lesbian groups and organizations, like the "Colectivo Gay Universitario",
the AlCS, the GGLFC, and the "Grupo Diferentes" who are members of the
ILGA.
If you have any further
information on the current situation in Costa Rica, please contact
me.
| Age of consent | Male-Female | Male-Male | Female-Female |
| Costa Rica | 18(17?) | 18? | 18? |
To view adult material in Costa Rica you have to be over 18.
Further information on the situation in Costa Rica can be found at:
Asociación
Triángulo Rosa - Home page for Costa Rica's first legally
recognized gay/lesbian organization
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Republic,
N. America
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